Get An Early Start On Holiday Shopping

2008 Holiday Craft Fair
Diamond Hill Methodist Church
521 E Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob
Saturday, November 22
10am-3pm
Diamond Hill will host a holiday craft fair, featuring handmade Christmas ornaments, needlework, wood toys and decorations, stuffed dolls, and homemade baked goods. A luncheon is also served (11:30am-1:30pm), with homemade soups and sandwiches.
Contact: 203.869.2395
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Magical Christmas Boutique and Nativity Scenes
Christ Church
254 East Putnam Avenue
Thursday, November 20 – Preview Gala 6pm-9pm
Friday, November 21 – Nativity Show & Boutique 10am-5pm
Saturday, November 22 – Nativity Show & Boutique 10am-4pm
A three-day fundraiser and Christmas boutique featuring more than 50 nativity scenes from all over the world on loan from private collectors will be held starting Thursday at the Christ Church Greenwich Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave.

The preview gala will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and a nativity show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Ticket prices for the preview gala and reception are $100 to $300 each (tiered to include different benefits) and general admission on Friday and Saturday is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 13 to 17 and children ages 12 and under are admitted free. To purchase tickets, contact Emily Puskar at 203.661.2182 or emily@puskar.net.
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Enchanted Forest 2008 – Weekend Shopping Benefit
Junior League of Greenwich
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
1800 East Putnam Ave
Old Greenwich
Sunday, November 23, 2008
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Junior League of Greenwich creates a weekend winter wonderland magically filled with a forest of decorated trees, a village of gingerbread houses, a bountiful boutique of items for holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, family and children’s events, senior tea and more. All trees, wreaths and houses are for silent auction bid or sale. Come feel the winter magic and kick off the season!
Click here for ticket info or call The Junior League: 203.869.1979
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Breast Cancer Alliance Holiday Boutique
Greenwich Country Club
Doubling Road
Wednesday, December 2, 5-9 pm
Thursday, December 3, 9 am – 5 pm
You’ll find an affordable collection of hostess and teacher gifts, plus several new items including dazzling orchids, stunning black & white photo portraits, and lovely wine accessories. Avoid the last-minute parking headaches at the mall – enjoy browsing in a relaxed setting where you’ll be treated to fabulous jewelry and accessories, children’s clothing, unique finds for the home – everything for the holidays. Admission is free. Come and have dinner while you shop on Wednesday evening.  Dinner is $35 per person and reservations are required.  Please call 203.861.0014 for more information.
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Holiday Boutique
Historical Society
at Greenwich Country Club
Doubling Road
Tuesday, December 9, 6:00-9:00pm
Wednesday, December 10, 10:00-6:30pm
An Antiquarius tradition for over 10 years, the Holiday Boutique offers a fabulous array of one-of-a-kind gift items by a selection of well-known, specialty vendors. Admission is free and a percentage of the proceeds goes to the Historical Society. Tuesday evening shopping offers busy guests a chance to shop in a relaxed, social setting. A cash bar is available. On Wednesday, guests can enjoy holiday shopping during or after the Holiday House Tour, another Greenwich Tradition.
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Richards Shopping Night
Richards of Greenwich
359 Greenwich Avenue
Thursday, December 11, 6-8 pm
Shop at Richards just in time for the Holidays. Come for a special evening of fabulous fashions and wonderful gifts. Richards will donate a percentage of every sale to the Breast Cancer Alliance.